'''Tórshavn''' [http://www.visittorshavn.fo/UK/] [http://www.torshavn.fo/] is the capital of the [[Faroe Islands]].

==Understand==

==Understand==

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The city was founded in the 10th century and named after Thor, the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology. Currently the city has a population of around 20,000.

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The city was founded in the 10th century and named after Thor, the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology. In the early history of the Faroes Tórshavn became the political center of the Faroes and still is today. The first settlers established their own parliament called "ting" around 800. The main thing was established on Tinganes in Tórshavn and local things where established in different parts of the islands. Tinganes drew people to trade and to attend court meetings etc. Currently the city has a population of around 20,000.

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==Get in==

==Get in==

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You can enter Torshavn by ferry from [[Hirtshals]] in Denmark.

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In addition, Air Iceland flies from [[Iceland]].

==Get around==

==Get around==

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City buses operate 4 routes which reach most of the city. All city buses are free to ride. They run every 30 minutes from the city centre on weekdays, hourly on Sunday and Saturday and weekday evenings. There is no bus service during Saturday or Sunday evenings. [http://www.torshavn.fo/Default.aspx?pageid=679]

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[[Image:Torshavn Tinganes and the Ferry Port.JPG|thumb|View to the ferry port of Tórshavn, seen from Tinganes, which is the old part of town.]]

==See==

==See==

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*'''Faroese løgting (The Faronese parliament)''', Tinganes. An impressive dark red structure with a green roof located on the water front. The parliament has been meeting at this site since 900AD.

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*'''Faroese løgting (The Faronese parliament)''', Tinganes. An impressive dark red structure with a green roof located on the water front. The parliament has been meeting at this site since 900 AD.

*'''Tórshavn Cathedral'''. An attractive white building with clock tower - established in 1788.

*'''Tórshavn Cathedral'''. An attractive white building with clock tower - established in 1788.

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*'''The Nordic House'''. The main cultural instituition on the islands.

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*'''The Nordic House'''. The main cultural institution on the islands.

*'''The Historical Museum'''. Well worth a visit.

*'''The Historical Museum'''. Well worth a visit.

==Do==

==Do==

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* '''Faroese Music Gallery''' See, feel and hear Faroese music in the the newest and most popular tourist attraction. Free live concerts Mondays to Fridays and on special occasions (see website for program) from 14th of June to 13th of August and free coffee.

==Buy==

==Buy==

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There are many shops in Tórshavn, especially down town and in the shopping mall SMS.

*<sleep name="Tórshavn Camping" alt="" address="Yviri við Strond" directions="It's about 1km from the harbor. Bear to the right as you exit and follow the seaside (Yviri við Strond) - it's on the right." phone="(+298) 302425" url="http://www.visittorshavn.fo/UK/index.asp?pID={BD523F7D-49D9-4B19-A469-7485AB4CB691}" checkin="" checkout="" price="70 DKK / tent" lat="" long="">Pretty low-frills campsite catering to both tenters and trailers. There's a spartan kitchen, (free) hot showers plus coin-operated laundry facilities. A convenient walk to town and not too far from a large supermarket further up the road to the northwest.</sleep>

===Budget===

===Budget===

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Prices vary slightly from around dkk 250 to dkk 300 per night/person for adults.

Revision as of 00:16, 28 October 2013

Contents

Understand

The city was founded in the 10th century and named after Thor, the god of thunder and lightning in Norse mythology. In the early history of the Faroes Tórshavn became the political center of the Faroes and still is today. The first settlers established their own parliament called "ting" around 800. The main thing was established on Tinganes in Tórshavn and local things where established in different parts of the islands. Tinganes drew people to trade and to attend court meetings etc. Currently the city has a population of around 20,000.

Get in

Get around

City buses operate 4 routes which reach most of the city. All city buses are free to ride. They run every 30 minutes from the city centre on weekdays, hourly on Sunday and Saturday and weekday evenings. There is no bus service during Saturday or Sunday evenings. [3]

View to the ferry port of Tórshavn, seen from Tinganes, which is the old part of town.

See

Faroese løgting (The Faronese parliament), Tinganes. An impressive dark red structure with a green roof located on the water front. The parliament has been meeting at this site since 900 AD.

Tórshavn Cathedral. An attractive white building with clock tower - established in 1788.

The Nordic House. The main cultural institution on the islands.

The Historical Museum. Well worth a visit.

Do

Faroese Music Gallery See, feel and hear Faroese music in the the newest and most popular tourist attraction. Free live concerts Mondays to Fridays and on special occasions (see website for program) from 14th of June to 13th of August and free coffee.

Buy

There are many shops in Tórshavn, especially down town and in the shopping mall SMS.

Drink

MIMIR, Varðagøta 2 (There's no sign but it's pretty obvious that it's a pub from the outside.), ☎31 37 48 / 28 37 48. An eclectic pub if there ever was one. This signless watering hole attracts a mixed, friendly crowd and has reasonably priced (35 kr) beers on tap. On the bottom floor there are pool tables.

Sleep

Tórshavn Camping, Yviri við Strond (It's about 1km from the harbor. Bear to the right as you exit and follow the seaside (Yviri við Strond) - it's on the right.), ☎(+298) 302425, [7]. Pretty low-frills campsite catering to both tenters and trailers. There's a spartan kitchen, (free) hot showers plus coin-operated laundry facilities. A convenient walk to town and not too far from a large supermarket further up the road to the northwest.70 DKK / tent.

Budget

Prices vary slightly from around dkk 250 to dkk 300 per night/person for adults.

Guesthouse undir Fjalli, (info@guesthouse.fo), [9]. low cost accommodation in Torshavn Faroe Islands. Open during the summer months only, the facilities serve as student dormitories during the rest of the year.